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Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails open. Damp conditions after 2″ of rain the past few days but slowly drying out this afternoon. Should be a nice weekend of riding. Might be some greasy spots Saturday morning but getting drier as the day passes. Ride the corners and berms high and stay loose on the rocks and roots!

Signs of early fall with a few basswood leaves falling to the deck and also forest matter such as acorns to pay attention to. Otherwise some of the best riding of the year on tap the next 6-8 weeks! 

Recent moisture has been great for setting up the dirt workon the Hudson’s Hula segment on Twin Lakes singletrack and the recent dirt work on Bullhead Bootleg loop. The the next few weeks we will be fine tuning segments along the course leading up to the Laddies Loppet weekend.

New maps are available. Click here for new map online. The main trail head is near the resort with other trails accessible from the driveway for the Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest loops, county road 110 and hiway 34 for the Bullhead Bootleg loop. Trailforks is also a great resource to use for identifying the Maplelag mountain bike trails. 

Twin Lakes has a “sport” option to bypass the first part that has more roots that leads to Hudson’s Hula loop which is rolling great the end of summer. Feeling Lucky, SukkerWest and the Citizen loop good starter trails/loops for first time riders to Maplelag.

We also have pink signs out for the LagChilada challenge which is one continuous ride of the entire trail system, about 25 miles.

Summer pass can be purchased here. The passes helps offset maintenance costs. The Maplelag trails are privately owned and operated and we receive no grants or assistance for operating.

Click here for information on the Laddies Loppet mountain bike race weekend.

By riding at Maplelag, assume all risk and responsibility for any changing conditions that may alter the riding surface.

Heading up “Eira Høyde” new name for “Suicide Hill”. August 19th, 2022.
Last Singletrack segment, August 19th, 2022. Ride the corners and berms high!
Rare moment of sunshine, August 19th, 2022.
Sneaking in a ride in between rain shower, August 18th, 2022. Ride the corners and berms high!
Wednesday night riders! August 17th, 2022.
Rolling through the start of “Bjorp’s” Singletrack, August 17th, 2022.
Rolling the rocks on “Bente’s Bump” Singletrack, August 17th, 2022.
Bridge action on way to Twin Lakes Singletrack, August 17th, 2022.
Rolling through the start of “Bjorp’s” Singletrack, August 17th, 2022
Stillwater mountain bike team pre ride meeting, August 14th, 2022.
Rolling along Twin Lakes, August 15th, 2022.
Practice sessions in the Twin Lakes rock garden, August 15th, 2022.
Twin Lakes Singletrack, August 15th, 2022.
Skills practice in the pump/dirt jump track, August 14th, 2022.
Stillwater Girls team on Twin Lakes Singletrack, August 13th, 2022.
Fresh new signs on the trails! August 12th, 2022.
Members of the Stillwater MTB team on the trails for first day of Singletrack Camp, August 12th, 2022.
Keith working the dirt on Hudson’s Hula, August 10th, 2022. Nice job Keith with all the trail tuning this summer! 
Hudson’s Hula rolling great after the trail work the past few weeks. August 5th, 2022.
Berm work, August 5th, 2022.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Heavy rain moving in this morning with .75″ of precipitation as of 11am. A few signs of fall emerging in the forest. A few leaves starting to change and acorns starting to fall to the ground. The next few months some of our favorite outside the winter season. Regular rain showers keeping the woods and grounds green and lush. Overall, the summer has been slightly above precipitation at Maplelag but has been good conditions for trail work.

We have been busy on the ski and mountain bike trails mowing/brushing and constantly clearing deadfall and cutting/splitting firewood. A few storms and wind events this summer bringing down the usual amount of trees, no structural damage to any buildings.

The woods are very lush and green and vibrant with wildflowers and an incredible variety of mushrooms.

Mountain bike trails are open, weather permitting. Click on the mountain bike report for latest conditions. Trails are closed to horses and motorized use.

More wild mushrooms popping up along the ski trails the past few days, August 7th, 2022.
Sunset on Little Sugarbush, August 7th, 2022.
Another beautiful summer sunset, August 2nd, 2022.
Mowing the big hill on Bullhead lake trail, July 21st, 2022.
Leafy carpet on Skaters Waltz, July 21st, 2022.
Summer grooming on Sukkerbusk ski trail, July 15th, 2022.
Basswoods blooming this week and bees arriving almost instantly, July 13th, 2022.
Water lilies blooming on Little Sugarbush this week, July 13th, 2022.
Jim putting big hours on the mower this summer, July 13th, 2022.
Nature’s fireworks, July 10th, 2022.
Moon rise over Little Sugarbush, July 10th, 2022.
Many mushrooms popping up this week along the trails, July 9th, 2022.
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Mowing on the trails is in full force right now, June 29th, 2022.
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Another beautiful summer sunset, June 27th, 2022.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails open. Tacky surface. A quick early morning shower Tuesday morning keeping the dirt fresh. No precipitation last night. Sunny and dry today.

Lines are ridden in nicely after the mountain bike camp over the weekend. Signs of early fall with a few basswood leaves falling to the deck and also forest matter such as acorns to pay attention to. Otherwise some of the best riding of the year on tap the next 6-8 weeks! 

Recent moisture has been great for setting up the dirt workon the Hudson’s Hula segment on Twin Lakes singletrack and the recent dirt work on Bullhead Bootleg loop. The the next few weeks we will be fine tuning segments along the course leading up to the Laddies Loppet weekend.

New maps are available. Click here for new map online. The main trail head is near the resort with other trails accessible from the driveway for the Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest loops, county road 110 and hiway 34 for the Bullhead Bootleg loop. Trailforks is also a great resource to use for identifying the Maplelag mountain bike trails.

Twin Lakes has a “sport” option to bypass the first part that has more roots that leads to Hudson’s Hula loop which is rolling great the end of summer. Feeling Lucky, SukkerWest and the Citizen loop good starter trails/loops for first time riders to Maplelag.

We also have pink signs out for the LagChilada challenge which is one continuous ride of the entire trail system, about 25 miles.

Summer pass can be purchased here. The passes helps offset maintenance costs. The Maplelag trails are privately owned and operated and we receive no grants or assistance for operating.

Click here for information on the Laddies Loppet mountain bike race weekend.

By riding at Maplelag, assume all risk and responsibility for any changing conditions that may alter the riding surface.

Stillwater mountain bike team pre ride meeting, August 14th, 2022.
Rolling along Twin Lakes, August 15th, 2022.
More practice in the Twin Lakes rock garden, August 15th, 2022.
Twin Lakes Singletrack, August 15th, 2022.
Rolling through Bullhead Bootleg loop, August 14th, 2022.
Skills practice in the pump/dirt jump track, August 14th, 2022.
Rolling on Twin Lakes double track, August 13th, 2022.
Stillwater Girls team on Twin Lakes Singletrack, August 13th, 2022.
Sessions in the Twin Lakes rock garden, August 13th, 2022.
Fresh new signs on the trails! August 12th, 2022.
Members of the Stillwater MTB team on the trails for first day of Singletrack Camp, August 12th, 2022.
Rolling through North Star Singletrack, August 10th, 2022.S
Keith working the dirt on Hudson’s Hula, August 10th, 2022. Nice job Keith with all the trail tuning this summer! 
Sundown riding on Twin Lakes Singletrack, August 9th, 2022.
Start of original lakeside drop singletrack segment, August 6th, 2022.
Hudson’s Hula rolling great after the trail work the past few weeks. August 5th, 2022.
Berm work, August 5th, 2022.
Rolling through the bridge section on Twin Lakes singletrack, August 4th, 2022.
Wood berm on “Bjorip’s” singletrack, August 4th, 2022.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails open. Tacky/dry/hero dirt surface conditions. Great weekend of riding. We are hosting a mountain bike camp and the rider traffic after the moisture early Friday morning on the damp dirt has ridden in the track nicely.

Recent moisture also great for setting up the dirt workon the Hudson’s Hula segment on Twin Lakes singletrack and the recent dirt work on Bullhead Bootleg loop.

We have been busy on the trails clearing deadfall, brushing out overgrown areas, blowing out forest matter and major hand dirt work on the berms on Bullhead Bootleg, Hudson’s Hula and other areas on the main loop.

Be aware for changing conditions and any falling forest matter such as sticks, branches etc. 

New maps are available at the parking lot kiosk. Click here for new map online. The main trail head is near the resort with other trails accessible from the driveway for the Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest loops, county road 110 and hiway 34 for the Bullhead Bootleg loop.

Twin Lakes has a “sport” option to bypass the first part that has more roots that leads to Hudson’s Hula loop which is rolling great the end of summer. Feeling Lucky, SukkerWest and the Citizen loop good starter trails/loops for first time riders to Maplelag.

We also have pink signs out for the LagChilada challenge which is one continuous ride of the entire trail system, about 25 miles.

Summer pass can be purchased here. The passes helps offset maintenance costs. The Maplelag trails are privately owned and operated and we receive no grants or assistance for operating.

Click here for information on the Laddies Loppet mountain bike race weekend.

By riding at Maplelag, assume all risk and responsibility for any changing conditions that may alter the riding surface.

Stillwater mountain bike team pre ride meeting, August 14th, 2022.
Rolling through Bullhead Bootleg loop, August 14th, 2022.
Skills practice in the pump/dirt jump track, August 14th, 2022.
Rolling on Twin Lakes double track, August 13th, 2022.
Stillwater Girls team on Twin Lakes Singletrack, August 13th, 2022.
Sessions in the Twin Lakes rock garden, August 13th, 2022.
Fresh new signs on the trails! August 12th, 2022.
Members of the Stillwater MTB team on the trails for first day of Singletrack Camp, August 12th, 2022.
Rolling through North Star Singletrack, August 10th, 2022.S
Keith working the dirt on Hudson’s Hula, August 10th, 2022. Nice job Keith with all the trail tuning this summer! 
Sundown riding on Twin Lakes Singletrack, August 9th, 2022.
Start of original lakeside drop singletrack segment, August 6th, 2022.
Hudson’s Hula rolling great after the trail work the past few weeks. August 5th, 2022.
Berm work, August 5th, 2022.
Rolling through the bridge section on Twin Lakes singletrack, August 4th, 2022.
Wood berm on “Bjorip’s” singletrack, August 4th, 2022.
Segment of Twin Lakes singletrack after clearing, August 2nd, 2022.
Another good day of trail work, August 2nd, 2022.
Last downhill segment on Twin Lakes singletrack loop rolling great after recent dirt work and rain to tighten up the dec. July 28th, 2022.
Skills session ride, July 28th, 2022.
Hudson’s Hula segment on Twin Lakes singletrack rolling good after recent dirt work, July 28th, 2022.
Ski Trail

Trail Report

A beautiful weekend in the woods and on the trails. Great having the Stillwater Mountain Bike team the past four days for a training camp. Regular rain showers keeping the woods and grounds green and lush. Overall, the summer has been slightly above precipitation at Maplelag but has been good conditions for trail work.

We have been busy on the ski and mountain bike trails mowing/brushing and constantly clearing deadfall and cutting/splitting firewood. A few storms and wind events this summer bringing down the usual amount of trees, no structural damage to any buildings.

The woods are very lush and green and vibrant with wildflowers.

Mountain bike trails are open, weather permitting. Click on the mountain bike report for latest conditions. Trails are closed to horses and motorized use.

More wild mushrooms popping up along the ski trails the past few days, August 7th, 2022.
Sunset on Little Sugarbush, August 7th, 2022.
Another beautiful summer sunset, August 2nd, 2022.
Mowing the big hill on Bullhead lake trail, July 21st, 2022.
Leafy carpet on Skaters Waltz, July 21st, 2022.
Summer grooming on Sukkerbusk ski trail, July 15th, 2022.
Basswoods blooming this week and bees arriving almost instantly, July 13th, 2022.
Water lilies blooming on Little Sugarbush this week, July 13th, 2022.
Jim putting big hours on the mower this summer, July 13th, 2022.
Nature’s fireworks, July 10th, 2022.
Moon rise over Little Sugarbush, July 10th, 2022.
Many mushrooms popping up this week along the trails, July 9th, 2022.
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Mowing on the trails is in full force right now, June 29th, 2022.
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Another beautiful summer sunset, June 27th, 2022.